PMP® certification road map

This 5-day course provides an overview of project management concepts and principles using lectures, hands on exercises, exams and discussions. The course is designed for students preparing to sit for the PMP® certification exam. The course is 100% compliant with PMI® Standard in Project Management (PMBOK®).

Key topics reviewed include project charter, project plan, WBS, risk, project roles and responsibilities, communication, team-building, and conflict resolution. Case study is customizable for individual corporations.

Project Management Fundamentals

The Project Management Fundamentals is the first in the series of cutting edge training programs offered by the Corporate Project Management Suite. This 2-day hands-on program is designed to equip students with the fundamentals in project management, based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), 4rd Edition. The program has been designed for Junior Project managers, engineers, IT Specialist & Managers, Purchasing Managers, Operation Managers, Finance Managers, Customer service leaders, Marketing , Business Development Managers , Functional Managers (Eng, IT, Operations, Procurement, Finance) with limited project management experience who desire a better understanding of the project management processes and where they fit according to the international standards and procedures.

You will learn about the 4 key areas of the PMBOK®, and how to apply it to your work. It is an experiential learning process as you build on your knowledge base with the right project management processes from initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and finally the closing of a project.

In this course, you will also go through a case study that will show you how to apply this processes to your day to day work.

Gold Millennium Net Group prides on our method of delivery for all our course curriculum. Our classes are not a lecture, and our Instructors are not mere tutors. The transfer of knowledge to our students is by mode of a very interactive and hands-on delivery within a practical learning environment. Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned by practically working on a project. Students are expected to be active and contribute in class. The best way to learn project management is by doing projects. This is what we do in our classes.

Course Outline Day 1

1. Introduction (9:00am – 9:30am)
2. The Project Management Framework & the Project Management Processes(9:45am – 11:30am)
   Basic project management definitions
   Project Management Life Cycles
   Organizational Structures
3. Project Initiation (11:30am – 12:30pm)
   Define the Project Charter
4. Scope Management (1:30pm – 4:30pm)
   Scope Planning
   Scope Definition
   Create WBS
   Scope Verification
   Scope Control
5. Review and Practice (4:30pm – 5:00pm)

Course Outline Day 2

1. Project Time Management (9:00am – 12:00am)
   Activity Definition
   Activity Sequencing
   Activity Resource Estimating
   Activity Duration Estimating
   Schedule Development
   Schedule Control
2. Project Risk Management (1:00pm – 4:30pm)
   Risk Management Planning
   Risk Identification
   Qualitative Risk Analysis
   Quantitative Risk Analysis
   Risk Response Planning
   Risk Monitoring and Control
3. Rap up Evaluation and Certification (4:30pm – 5:00pm)

Corporate Experience

Fortune 500 Companies in the following sectors:

Software

IT & Telecommunications

Electronics

Consulting

Financial Services

Transportation and logistics

Government

Medical

Advance Stakeholder Management

The Advance Stakeholder Management is one of the key programs in the series of cutting edge training programs offered by the Corporate Project Management Suite. This 2-day hands-on program is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals in project communications management, how to fulfill stakeholders’ expectations and how to manage and develop the project team based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), 4rd Edition. The program has been designed for Project managers, engineers, IT Specialist & Managers, Purchasing Managers, Operation Managers, Finance Managers, Customer service leaders, Marketing , Business Development Managers , Functional Managers (Eng, IT, Operations, Procurement, Finance) with project management exposure who desire a better understanding of the project management processes and where they fit according to the international standards and procedures.

You will learn about some key areas of the PMBOK®, and how to apply it to your work. It is an experiential learning process as you build on your knowledge base with the right project management processes from initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and finally the closing of a project.

In this course, you will also go through several case studies that will show you how to apply these processes to your day to day work.

Gold Millennium Net Group prides on our method of delivery for all our course curriculum. Our classes are not a lecture, and our Instructors are not mere tutors. The transfer of knowledge to our students is by mode of a very interactive and hands-on delivery within a practical learning environment. Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned by practically working on a project. Students are expected to be active and contribute in class. The best way to learn project management is by doing projects. This is what we do in our classes.

Course Outline Day 1

1. Introduction (9:00am – 9:30am)
2. Understanding the Project Environment(9:30am – 10:15am)
   Project Management Areas
3. Organizational Structures(10:15am – 11:00am)
   Organizational Structures and influence in Communications
4. Project Initiation and Stakeholder evaluation (11:00am – 12:30pm)
   Project Initiation
   Identification of Stakeholders
   Stakeholder impersonation
   Project Sponsors
5. Influencing Stakeholders (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)
   Steps to Manage Stakeholders
   Managing without formal Power
6. Managing Up (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
   Traditional Methods
   Additional Theories
7. Review and Practice (4:30pm – 5:00pm)

Course Outline Day 2

1. Communications Planning (9:00 am– 11:30am)
   Communications Basics
   Communications Requirements Analysis
   Communications Technology
   Virtual Teams
   Develop Communications to meet Stakeholder’s Expectations
   Communication Barriers
2. Stakeholder Management (11:30am – 12:30pm)
   Team Acquisition
   Defining and clarifying roles and responsibilities
   Intercompany Virtual Networking
3. PM Must have Skills (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
   Conflict Resolution
   Politics Understanding
   Additional Skills
4. Closing the Projects (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
   Lessons Learned
   Selling the project performance
5. Close up and certification (4:30pm – 5:00pm)

Corporate Experience

Fortune 500 Companies in the following sectors:

Software

IT & Telecommunications

Electronics

Consulting

Financial Services

Transportation and logistics

Government

Medical

Program Management concepts and techniques

This top of the line training is designed for senior executives, project directors and program managers. Training is based on the new Standard from PMI® in Program Management, and it shows how to manage programs in the real world. Training uses technology to implement a program during the 3 days of the program.

Case study can be customized for corporate customers.

PRiSM-Foundation

GPM’s purpose is to be an igniter in the evolution of the discipline of project management and to improve delivery capability without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Our organization's three pillar approach to professional development encompasses Methodology, Education, and Certification and serves to stimulate current working practices with an increased awareness of the eco-environmental, financial, and societal impacts that project processes and resulting products have.

As contributors to and members of the United Nations Global Compact, our commitment to global citizenship is embodied in our efforts to help individuals and organizations around the world build skills that empower them to participate and contribute to a healthy economy with a commitment to environmental and social stewardship.

Course introduction

Building a foundational understanding of the practical integration of sustainability and project management.
Attendees will gain a foundational-working understanding of the practical application of project management skills and techniques centered on PRiSM, To support the learning experience, there will be exercises and assignments to ensure that the new techniques are retained and immediately relevant.

Target Audience: Project & Program Managers, project coordinators, management, business analysts, CSR Directors, CSOs, & Sustainability coordinators.

Course Material: All courses are revised annually and offer up-to date training provided by leading project managers and internationally experienced educators. The courses are highly relevant for senior project managers, project consultants, program managers and project management educators.

Course Value

One day training will cover the knowledge and abilities which is required by sustainable project managers:

1. Define what Sustainability in Project Management or "Green Project Management"is.
2. Define the differences between a green project and standard project management.
3. Define what it take to be a GPM.
4. Define what it means to increase value through green processes.
5. Understand the PRiSM project delivery method.
6. Understand the five measurable bottom lines and how they pertain to project management.
7. Define the basic principles of the project management processes, phases, and knowledge areas from a sustainable viewpoint.

Sample Foundations Certificate

PRiSM-Practitioner

GPM’s purpose is to be an igniter in the evolution of the discipline of project management and to improve delivery capability without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Our organization's three pillar approach to professional development encompasses Methodology, Education, and Certification and serves to stimulate current working practices with an increased awareness of the eco-environmental, financial, and societal impacts that project processes and resulting products have.

As contributors to and members of the United Nations Global Compact, our commitment to global citizenship is embodied in our efforts to help individuals and organizations around the world build skills that empower them to participate and contribute to a healthy economy with a commitment to environmental and social stewardship.

Course introduction

Improve the way projects align with your organization's corporate social responsibility goals and objectives by learning how to apply sustainable methods to your project delivery using the PRiSM™ Methodology.
We have taken project management training to a new level. PRiSM Practitioner imparts methodology to align project delivery with corporate social responsibility by blending best practices from five ISO standards. Our unique EnVex approach offers the opportunity to work on “real life” scenarios and enables participants to return to their projects with a blueprint to implement immediately.

Target Audient: This course teaches best-practices for managing projects and leverages the new ISO 21500 (Guidance for Project Management) using straight forward explanations and appeal to all levels of experience. Participants are usually:

• Project Professionals who want a better understanding of projects and project management processes.
• Individuals who are part of a project team and want to understand project management concepts in greater detail.
• Individuals who want to understand how sustainability can be applied to their project delivery.
• Organizations who want to projectize their sustainability strategy or apply their sustainability strategy to their project office.
• Sustainability Professionals and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officers who want to learn how to manage projects.

Course Value

The four days training will cover the knowledge and abilities which is required by sustainable project managers:

1. Project Management Standards based on ISO 21500 Guidance for Project Management.
2. Sustainability and Project Process Integration.
3. The PRiSM™ Methodology.
4. Social, Economic, & Environmental Sustainability, Project Process, and Project Products as measurable bottom lines and Key Performance Indicators.
5. How to measure and report on your projects using 13 GRI Indicators and the 34 Project Sustainability Elements.
6. Sustainability Management Planning (SMP) and Risk.
7. How the UN Global Compact's 10 Principles align with Project Management.
8. The confidence and ability to integrate Sustainability with Project Management.
9. The understanding of the differences between a green project and sustainability based project management.
10. A working knowledge of the practical application of skills and techniques of PRiSM™.
11. The ability to manage to the P5™ concept and to ensure the checklist of sustainability is managed throughout a business change or project.
12. Explain the benefits of added value through introducing sustainability processes.
13. How to develop and use a Project Sustainability Management Plan and use the sustainability calculator.

Sample Foundations Certificate